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027Track Question
Posted by EIS2 on Friday, October 19, 2012 3:55 PM

When did Lionel start selling 027 track?

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Posted by tjl0824 on Friday, October 19, 2012 4:12 PM

I'm not sure of the exact date, but I know it was some time later on in the prewar era.

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Friday, October 19, 2012 4:22 PM

Probably 1930 with the Winner line of trains.

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Posted by Penny Trains on Friday, October 19, 2012 6:18 PM

My understanding is that it was an Ives product originally, so 1930 would fit that scenario.

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Posted by overlandflyer on Friday, October 19, 2012 8:08 PM

EIS2

When did Lionel start selling 027 track?

Earl

in 1933 O27 track was sold by Lionel as "Lionel-Ives" track.  from 1934 - 1936, the name was changed to "Lionel Junior".  the name, Lionel "O27" Track, first appeared in the 1937 catalog.

straight or curve section, 15¢; 90° crossing, $1
a pair of manual switches was $2.75; remote for $6.75.

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